Description
Cowboy cookies are a classic American treat packed with hearty ingredients like oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and shredded coconut. These cookies are chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and bursting with rich, nutty flavors. Perfect for road trips, family gatherings, or a homemade sweet indulgence, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures deliciously satisfying cookies every time!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut.
Cream the Butter and Sugar – In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla – Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients – Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
Scoop the Dough – Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies – Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
Cool and Enjoy – Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-Ahead & Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Dough Freezing Tip: Scoop cookie dough into balls, freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes.
- Variations: Try substituting pecans with almonds, add raisins for extra chewiness, or swap chocolate chips for white chocolate for a twist.
- Pro Tip: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for a gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Sweet Sensations
- Method: dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 cookies
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Fat: ~ 11g
- Carbohydrates: ~26g
- Protein: ~3g